Open Houses
February & March 2026
Please note: Open Houses are for Level 8 & Graduate students only
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Join PBT School for a Pre-Professional Open House!
We welcome students from across the country to tour the studios, meet with School faculty, and take a class with current students, all in one day!
Who can attend?
-accepted students looking to visit Pittsburgh or learn more about the programs
-waitlisted students interested in further consideration for the Pre-Professional Division
-students who missed their original audition
What can I expect?
-a ballet technique class with peers and one of our regular School faculty
-a tour of PBT Studios
-optional tour of a local apartment (Learn More)
-meet with School faculty and staff
How do I sign up?
RSVPs are closed at this time.
If I wasn't already placed into a level, what class level would I be placed into for this visit?
If you are still going to be in high school next year, view the Level 8 class time schedule.
If you are graduating this spring, or you've already finished high school, view the Graduate class time schedule.
Schedule Options: Please first find your desired visit date, then the schedule for your age group on that day.
F E B R U A R Y
Thursday, February 19
Thursday, February 19
Friday, February 20
Friday, February 20
GRADUATE SCHEDULE
GRADUATE SCHEDULE
9:45-11:15 ~ Graduate ballet class (Dancers participate, family can observe if desired)
11:15-11:30 ~ Tour the facilities
11:30-12:15 ~ Q&A with artistic faculty/administration
12:15-1:15 ~ Break for lunch
1:30-2:00 ~ Tour at Penn Commons (optional)
6:30 ~ Families are invited to attend the dress rehearsal of America 250 at the Benedum
9:45-11:15 ~ Graduate ballet class (Dancers participate, family can observe if desired)
11:15-11:30 ~ Tour the facilities
11:30-12:15 ~ Q&A with artistic faculty/administration
12:15-1:15 ~ Break for lunch
1:30-2:00 ~ Tour at Penn Commons (optional)
7:30 ~ Families are invited to attend America 250 at the Benedum (tickets are complimentary)
LEVEL 8 SCHEDULE
LEVEL 8 SCHEDULE
11:15-11:30 ~ Tour the facilities
11:30-12:15 ~ Q&A with artistic faculty/administration
12:15-1:15 ~ Break for lunch
1:30-2:00 ~ Tour at Penn Commons (optional)
3:00-4:30 ~ Level 8 class (Dancers participate, family can observe if desired)
6:30 ~ Families are invited to attend the dress rehearsal of America 250 at the Benedum
11:15-11:30 ~ Tour the facilities
11:30-12:15 ~ Q&A with artistic faculty/administration
12:30-1:15 ~ Break for lunch
1:30-2:00 ~ Tour at Penn Commons (optional)
3:00-4:45 ~ Level 8 class (Dancers participate, family can observe if desired)
7:30 ~ Families are invited to attend America 250 at the Benedum (tickets are complimentary)
America 250 with the PBT Orchestra
America 250 with the PBT Orchestra
Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with a vibrant mixed repertory program featuring four classical and contemporary works that honor the American spirit. The works include The Mighty Casey, Lisa de Ribere’s playful take on America’s favorite pastime; George Balanchine’s patriotic and jubilant Stars and Stripes Pas de deux; Company B, Paul Taylor’s bittersweet ode to America that represents the dualities of our nation’s post-Depression excitement and feelings of despair on the eve of WWll with music by The Andrews Sisters; and Ben Stevenson’s romantic Three Preludes about two dancers who fall in love, featuring Rachmaninoff’s beautiful score.
Artists: Jonathan Breight, Corey Bourbonniere, Matthew Griffin, Kurtis Sprowls | Photo: Justin Merriman
Students of PBT School | Photo: Anita Buzzy Prentiss
Choreography: George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust, Lisa de Ribere, Ben Stevenson, Paul Taylor | Music: The Andrews Sisters, Sergei Rachmaninoff, John Philip Sousa, and Michael Moricz, featuring selections from John Philip Sousa and Stephen Foster | Learn more
M A R C H
Thursday, March 26
Thursday, March 26
Friday, March 27
Friday, March 27
GRADUATE SCHEDULE
GRADUATE SCHEDULE
9:45-11:15 ~ Graduate ballet class (Dancers participate, family can observe if desired)
11:15-11:30 ~ Tour the facilities
11:30-12:15 ~ Q&A with artistic faculty/administration
12:15-1:15 ~ Break for lunch
1:30-2:00 ~ Tour at Penn Commons (optional)
9:30-11:00 ~ Graduate ballet class (Dancers participate, family can observe if desired)
11:15-11:30 ~ Tour the facilities
11:30-12:15 ~ Q&A with artistic faculty/administration
12:15-1:15 ~ Break for lunch
1:30-2:00 ~ Tour at Penn Commons (optional)
LEVEL 8 SCHEDULE
LEVEL 8 SCHEDULE
11:15-11:30 ~ Tour the facilities
11:30-12:15 ~ Q&A with artistic faculty/administration
12:15-1:15 ~ Break for lunch
1:30-2:00 ~ Tour at Penn Commons (optional)
3:00-4:30 ~ Level 8 class (Dancers participate, family can observe if desired)
11:15-11:30 ~ Tour the facilities
11:30-12:15 ~ Q&A with artistic faculty/administration
12:30-1:15 ~ Break for lunch
1:30-2:00 ~ Tour at Penn Commons (optional)
3:00-4:45 ~ Level 8 class (Dancers participate, family can observe if desired)
Visiting? Check out our local guide of shops and attractions, as well as events occurring in downtown Pittsburgh!
Travelling to Pittsburgh
Travelling to Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh International Airport - Car rentals, Ride sharing, Taxis, Public Transportation
Address: PBT Studios is located at 2900 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 in The Strip District neighborhood of the downtown area.
Public Transportation is available in much of the downtown area primarily through buses, in addition to a light rail ("The T"), and funiculars (the Duquesne and Monongahela Inclines). This tool may be helpful when planning routes between hotels, other locations, and PBT. The Liberty Ave + 29th Street bus stop is right in front of PBT Studios.
Nearby restaurants, coffee shops, attractions
Nearby restaurants, coffee shops, attractions
Events in Pittsburgh
Events in Pittsburgh
MAR. 25-29: Beethoven's Eroica at Heinz Hall (Mar. 27-29), Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Dallas Stars at PPG Paints Arena (Mar. 28)
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